Meet Ralph Thompson
Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking
Work. Family. Balance isn't just a buzzword at Compass.
You work hard. You want to excel at your job and advance in the company. But your daughter needs a lot of help with algebra homework lately and your son wants you to help coach his Little League team. Who wins? Your career or your family? At Compass you don't have to choose.
"From the top on down, management has made it clear that commitment to our families is important. Our city president talks about working smarter so we are able to spend more time with our families," says Ralph.
Creating a family-friendly workplace takes more than just talk.
"Compass has devised a way for certain training courses to be conducted via the Internet so you can take them from home. Compass managers also recognize that sometimes you just need some time away from the office. They've provided a generous vacation and holiday package."
Compass recognizes that its value as an organization comes from its employees.
"Paul Jones, our CEO, has said that as long as this company has existed, he can honestly say that we have never done anything that we are ashamed of. I think that holds true not only in the business arena, but also in the way management treats their employees and their employees' families. It's a place where you can work hard and reap the benefits without sacrificing your family in the process."
